Cobb County Midseason Report: Emerging Underclassmen (Part 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cobb County's high school basketball season has just about reached the midway point and many prospects from the 2027, 2028 and 2029 classes are making their mark. Here's a look at some of the top-performing underclassmen so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2075194"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69672094e1717"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the nation's top point guards in the 2027 class, Savage is a highly skilled lead guard who plays with exceptional poise. He is comfortable impacting the game as both a scorer and a distributor, showing a very high basketball IQ and good quickness. With the ability to create his own offense off the dribble, Savage has drawn strong interest from high-major programs across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2891386"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69672094e17ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing a major role off the bench for one of the country's top-ranked teams, Madden is a versatile wing who appears to be “next up” for the Wildcats. The sophomore is effective getting to the rim, excels in transition, and has developed a reliable midrange game. Using his length and athleticism, Madden also impacts the game defensively and projects as one of the state's top prospects in the 2028 class with significant upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2471110"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69672094e1898"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another talented sophomore, Hernandez is leading the way for the 14–2 Wolverines while averaging 17.5 points per game. He is a quick, scoring lead guard who consistently gets into the paint to finish in the lane and also shows deep range as a shot maker. With good strength for his position, Hernandez fills the stat sheet, adding 6.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2746193"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69672094e1916"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hernandez's backcourt teammate, McCorvey is a physical wing who brings a strong blend of size, strength, and athleticism. He is especially effective in transition and when attacking the rim, where his physical tools stand out. The junior is an improving shot maker and consistently gives high-level effort on the defensive end, with the ability to guard multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2294163"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69672094e1995"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the state's top scorers in the 2028 class at nearly 25 points per game, Goines is a smooth, athletic guard who can score at all three levels. The sophomore plays with great fluidity and is shifty with the ball in his hands, making him difficult to keep out of the paint. Paired with a high basketball IQ, Goines profiles as a highly intriguing long-term college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->